Fall 2025 Activity Guide

UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S INVESTMENTS 50+ YRS Fred Minich, CFP® & Caitlin Davis, CFP® The investment world has become more complex. This class explains the foundations of investing the importance of a strategy, the impact of diversification, and the long-term impact of inflation. Also covered is understanding stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) and what you can control and what you cannot control. 553552 A 10-11:30 am W 10/15 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR A HIGH-LEVEL JOURNEY THROUGH BRAZILIAN JEWELRY | 50+ YRS Priscila Teixeira, Columbus Fashion Academy In this presentation we explore Brazil’s rich jewelry heritage - from the intricate beadwork of its Indigenous peoples to the gleaming gold artistry of the colonial era, through Afro Brazilian traditions and into the contemporary designers shaping a sustainable, forward looking aesthetic. You gain a panoramic view of the styles, materials and cultural currents that have made Brazilian adornment both globally renowned and deeply Do you have gently used items you no longer use? Old family heirlooms you don’t know what to do with? Maybe you just need to declutter? In this helpful workshop, learn how to navigate the auction world, no matter what your goals are. You learn how to evaluate your items, what to look for when considering selling at auction, and what items are trending in today’s market. 553578 A 12-1 pm Tu 10/21 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR COPS & CONVERSATION | 50+ YRS UA Police Division We “join forces” with the Upper Arlington Police Division for an open and casual atmosphere for our senior members to listen and discuss topics related to our older adults, the community and relevant information our officers may want to share with us. This is a great time to learn, connect and share our appreciation for the many ways our Police Officers help our community to be safe. You must be a BCCC member to participate. 553511 A 9:30-10:30 am W 10/22 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A Free, registration requested rooted in local identity. 553594 A 10-11 am F 10/17 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $10 R-BCCC M | $12 NR SELLING AT AUCTION | 50+ YRS Margaret Wunderlich

GREAT PORTRAIT PAINTERS AND THEIR SUBJECTS | 50+ YRS Jack Miller We look at five great portrait painters who lived from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century: Holbein (German), Velazquez (Spanish), Reynolds (English), Goya (Spanish) and Sargent (American). We talk about these artists’ fascinating lives, as well as the lives of their portrait subjects, especially focusing on when the lives of painter and subject intersected. Many of those subjects were famous in their day and some still are. 553510 A 11 am-Noon Th 10/30-11/20 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $20 R-BCCC M | $24 NR O 4 sessions THE GIFT OF PREPAREDNESS: A PERSONAL STORY AND PRACTICAL STEPS | 50+ YRS Kim Roberts, FirstLight Home Care Are you ready for life’s unexpected moments? Join Kim for a powerful session where she shares her personal journey and teaches you how to build your own Grab and Go Binder - a ready-to-use collection of essential documents that can make all the difference in an emergency. Learn what to include, how to stay organized and steps you can take today to be prepared for tomorrow. Peace of mind starts with being ready. 553553 A 1-2 pm Th 11/6 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR DOWNSIZING SUCCESSFULLY | 50+ YRS Margaret Wunderlich Are you overwhelmed by the contents of your home or your parents’ home? Don’t know where to start? This workshop walks you through the overwhelming task of finding the best place for a lifetime of possessions. We cover how to start and manage your downsize, as well as resources for gifting, selling and donating. 553577 A 12-1 pm Tu 11/18 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS IN FRANCE | 50+ YRS Josie Gonot, A Taste of France Your hostess brings a map and takes you on a holiday tour across six French regions. In Provence the Réveillon meal ends with a 13-course dessert, symbolizing Christ and His 12 apostles. Roasted Goose is served in Alsace, to commemorate a gaggle of geese who may have led the Wise Men to the stable of the child. Guests watch photos of holiday traditions while enjoying lunch prepared by La Chateleine. 553568 A 1:30-3 pm Tu 12/2 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $14 R-BCCC M | $17 NR

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